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The death of Saint Louis — In 1270, before Tunis, during the Eighth Crusade
Setting out a second time on the promise of a conversion that never came, the king camped one summer before an African city and died there of disease with part of his army. His son was made king on the spot, and his bones were carried back to France. (Editorial synthesis)
The death of Saint Louis took place on 25 August 1270 (Julian calendar). (source: BnF)
The death of Saint Louis took place in Tunis. (source: Larousse)
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